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SOC 2 Reports Reimagined: From Burden to Business Enabler SOC 2 Reports Reimagined: From Burden to Business Enabler

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Mike DeKock, Founder and CEO at MJD Advisors

Sep 3, 2024

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How Compliance Can Help New Founders Effectively Scale Their Business How Compliance Can Help New Founders Effectively Scale Their Business

Find out about the compliance industry's technological shifts and the business advantages of adopting compliance early for startups.

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Cyber crises a warning about BCP, say experts Cyber crises a warning about BCP, say experts

Read about why experts say it's time to figure out and document your backup plan for mission-critical systems.

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3 Things CTO's Should Know About SOC 2 Compliance 3 Things CTO's Should Know About SOC 2 Compliance

Read about three things that can help clarify and change your perception of SOC 2 examinations.

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What are the keys to success with SOC 2® Reporting?What are the keys to success with SOC 2® Reporting?

It’s natural to feel pressure from your organization's SOC 2 exam. There are people counting on it, the expectations are not always clear, and the idea of potential “failure” will always introduce stress… but it doesn’t need to be that way.

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How do I know what categories to choose for my SOC 2® report?How do I know what categories to choose for my SOC 2® report?

In general, all SOC 2 reports must cover the trust services criteria relevant to security, so that is a good place to start.

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How do I communicate my new SOC 2® Report? SOC 2 Certified?How do I communicate my new SOC 2® Report? SOC 2 Certified?

We highly recommend you do not use the phrase “SOC 2 Certified." Yes, you see it everywhere, and your competitors are celebrating their certificate - but don’t do it because such a thing does not exist.

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Unlocking Trust: How SOC 2 Validated Our Security Program Unlocking Trust: How SOC 2 Validated Our Security Program

Check out Software Secured's story focused on the process of working on their SOC 2 report with MJD Advisors

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Managing the move from ISO 27001 certification to SOC 2 completion Managing the move from ISO 27001 certification to SOC 2 completion

We partnered with SecFix on this article to share the differences between ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 completion, and how you can leverage your work from one to the other.

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Penetration Testing: Why It’s Important + Common Types Penetration Testing: Why It’s Important + Common Types

Penetration testing simulates an outside attack on your applications and network. Drata shares the types of pen tests and how to conduct one to prevent risk.

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For more information on SOC report types and usage, please visit the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant's (AICPA) website.